Our Partners

Trade Associations

Federation of Small businesses


The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches.

Lobbying
Our lobbying arm – led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office – applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media. The FSB also has Press and Parliamentary Offices in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast to lobby the devolved assemblies. Development Managers work alongside members in our regions to further FSB influence at a regional level.

Member Benefits
In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB. These services will be subject to continuing review and will represent a positive enhancement to the benefit of membership of the Leading Business Organisation in the UK. See the full range of FSB benefits.
Vision
A community that recognises, values and adequately rewards the endeavours of those who are self employed and small business owners within the UK
Mission Statement
To be and remain the largest and most effective organisation promoting and protecting the interests of the self employed and small business owners within the UK.

Principal Objectives To Achieve The Mission Statement
•To recruit continuously at a high level

•To retain as many members as possible

•To promote the interests of members

•To protect members' business

•To publicise the benefits of self-employed and business ownership

•To identify the continuously changing needs of members

http://www.fsb.org.uk/

Trade Associations

We are proud to be associated with
Sussex Enterprise, Retra, ERT, Federation of Small Businesses
and Euronics.
Sussex Enterprise
Every customer wants to know that you are going to supply what they want, when they want it and at the right price. And every business wants to ensure that they operate in the most consistent, efficient way, but how do you guarantee you can fulfil both aspects? Sussex Enterprise Quality Management Services will help you generate the right environment in your business so you can save money on the development and delivery of your product, and ensure a quality service for your customer every time. And their programmes work for any business, whatever sector and whatever size.
Tey can:
Provide simple information about quality standards and practices
Do a quick review of your quality systems and practices
Advice on how to achieve quality accreditation (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and EFQM)
Be your outsourced quality team (at a fraction of the internal cost)
Quality Management Services
http://www.sussexenterprise.co.uk/

Retra
retra is the UK's leading trade association for independent electrical retailers and servicing organisations.
Formed in 1942,they represent more than 1,400 members, operating from over 2,300 outlets in the UK today.

Members include electrical retailers, service engineers, custom installers, computer stores and electronic music shops.
Retra retailers pride themselves in providing quality customer service. By joining retra, they sign up to a code of practice that guides their day-to day dealings with consumers. If you value good service and the peace of mind it brings, our dealer search will help you find your local retra retailer.
Members are surpported with a range of benefits, industry information and legal advice. We also represent their interests at a national level — maintaining a dialogue with manufacturers, Government and other key organisations.
http://www.retra.co.uk/

ERT
ERT was established over a century ago and is the leading magazine for electrical retailers. Each issue is packed with industry news, market analysis and in-depth features on the issues you face. It's the only fortnightly title for electrical retailers, so by reading it you can ensure that you're one of the first to hear about any new trends or developments. ERT is not available on the news stand and is available by subscription only.
ERT has launched ERTV, an on video service that will revolutionise the way readers receive their news, product information and training. By reading ERT and regularly logging on to ERTV you can be sure that you're building a complete picture of the electrical retailing industry.
Both ERT and ERTV are owned by Taylist Media.
http://ertonline.co.uk/home.html

Euronics
Euronics stores are all Independent Electrical Retailers, who as members of Euronics, the Largest Electrical Buying Group in Europe, join forces to create heavyweight buying power. With 29 Member countries across Europe and 10,500 specialist stores and branches, reaching 600 million consumers, every agent in each country is a specialist in the field of Electrical goods.

From HD, LED or LCD TV's to DVD Recorders and Digital Radio, and from Home Laundry to American Refrigeration, Euronics Retailers can offer you the latest product ranges from top name brands at a very competitive price.

Euronics philosophy in two words?.. Service and Price. Euronics Retailers are often family-run businesses, who take pride in their customer service and product knowledge. They take the time to get to know the customer and the product, so when you come into a Euronics store, you're not talking to someone who's under pressure to reach targets. In reality you'll probably be talking to the owner or family member, someone with serious know-how in their field. So not only will they be giving you a brilliant price, they'll be able to provide you with advice you can really trust.

And it doesn't stop there! Euronics Retailers also focus on after sales service; from delivery to installation, servicing and repairs, the Euronics experience does not stop when you exit the shop. They care about their customers and pride themselves on the attention they give to their customers after the sale.
http://www.euronics.co.uk/